Doin Lines Week 4

This season has been great so far! I had a good Sunday last week going 5-1, and my sole misstep was betting on my own team. I guess my new rule should be to never bet on JaMarcus especially at home, where the crowd might be more hostile than any away game as seen on this youtube clip after the Denver game! My season record is now 14-4 from my picks last week, and my high confidence picks from the first two weeks. It’s scary how confident I feel picking games right now, I think I might be in for a big let down soon. Not like .500 let down, we’re talking Brad Lidge meltdown, but hopefully that won’t be next week! Since the bye weeks are starting up, I only really like five of the games on the board, so without further ado, here are my LOCKS of the week. Once again the home teams are in bold.

Detroit (+10) Over Chicago

I can’t really believe that I’m going to pick the Lions two weeks in a row, but when you get ten points for a team playing against a team that only shows up half the time, I’ll take those points. For some reason I think if Detroit tries hard in any game for the rest of this season it will be this one. If you win your first game out of the last 20, wouldn’t you be fired up to do it again? I’m pretty sure I would, especially going against a long time rival. I don’t see them winning on the road, but I look for them to put up a good fight to cover two scores.

On the Chicago side, it seems like even though they injected some insulin into their offense they still don’t seem to be clicking. Sure they beat Seattle, but it was lucky at the end of the game on some blown coverage. If a suspect Seahawks team can hang around with them, so can the Lions.

Indianapolis (-10) Over Seattle

Speaking of those Seahawks, they get to play against the princess of the NFL, Peyton Manning. In any betting format can anyone really talk themselves into taking Seneca Wallace over Manning on the road? Didn’t think so. Who cares if Freeney is out this game, Seneca probably couldn’t even start for the Browns. Seattle has six starters missing from the lineup including their QB. When you already have your 8th starting lineman in the lineup it’s not a good sign for Seattle’s offensive continuity. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 74% of their passes against the Seattle D, and although they get Lofa Tatupu back, I think Peyton should have this one finished off by halftime. Look for Joseph Addai and Donald Brown killing some clock in the second half. Like Fabulous says “Put it in the bag”.

Buffalo (-1.5) Over Miami

Pennington’s absence is obviously going to hurt the Dolphins. They can only run the wildcat so many times before they need to throw the ball, at least a little. For some reason I can’t see Chad Henne having the same type of success as Mark Sanchez or even Matthew Stafford has had in their young careers. Hell, he could barely manage Michigan’s offense. With Porter, their defensive leader, still questionable for the game I have to go with the Bills.

Are you ready for BEAST MODE!?!

It’s really hard to be confident in the Bills offense, as they somehow got shut down by a Saints team that seems to give up a lot of points even if it happens to be garbage time. TO didn’t record one catch last week, which was the first time in 185 games. I’m sure this news is as relevant as his show is, but they do need to find ways to get him and Lee Evans the ball. They will get a huge boost as Marshawn Lynch is coming back fresh off his suspension.

San Francisco (-9.5) Over St. Louis

Last weekend was a heart breaker for the 49ers as they were the better team through much of the game. Despite losing Gore they proved that Singletary has turned them into a full on team – that doesn’t quit. They seemed to receive contributions from everyone. Now that they’re in the confines of their own home, I see them dominating a weak St. Louis team.

The Lambs are racking up injuries and losses like they’re going out of style. They have dropped 13 straight which is making me a believer that they could be this year’s Lions. The lambs must be scared that there are wolves in the end zone, because they’re averaging a league low 8.0 points per game. Kyle Boller is supposed to start this weekend, so it looks like he’ll be Patrick Willis’s lamb chop.

Green Bay (+3.5) Over Minnesota

I have as much confidence in this pick as I believe Jordan can make a comeback at 50, but only picking four games is weak! I know we’ve all heard that this isn’t personal for Favre, and that he’s not taking it as anything more than a game. Screw what he says, I think it will be more emotional than he anticipates, and in a spiteful rage he’s going to force some throws maybe getting a little too greedy. This is a very bad idea against a ball hawking defense like the Packers. Their D already has 7 picks on the season, and I see Favre forcing one at some point for a pick 6. The Minnesota defense is currently ranked 4th in the league, but their first two weeks were against the Browns and the Lions (not exactly powerhouse offenses). Although the Packers lost to the Bengals, and haven’t showed much consistency this year, I feel like they are due for a all around well played game. I think Rodgers will benefit from overload of media surrounding Favre, so hopefully we’ll see relaxed Rodgers out there. Plus, in the wishy washy state I’m in with this game I’ll take the points, because many of these divisional battles come down to a last second field goal.

6 responses to “Doin Lines Week 4”

It’s not personal for Favre. But he’s probably had the Death Wish movies on a loop watching them over and over again as a reminder.

The Seahawks have become something that I’d rather not talk about. I tend to get an upset stomach and become queasy when they’re mentioned . It’s like seeing a picture of either Rosie O’Donnell or an overweight Jessica Simpson. Jim Mora Jr couldn’t manage to look after his own lunch money much less coach a professional NFL franchise. What the hell was Mike Holmgren thinking in naming him his ready made successor ?

Week 4 in the NFL as such provides with something of a precursor for a number of teams. Those who are 0-3 or 1-2 really need to pick it up. If not then you might as well count them out and put a fork in them once and for all !

Dropped this piece today. Let me know what you think as to the merits of the piece as and when you’re ready ?

So you don’t think Favre has any emotional ties to this game. I know I have some emotional ties to my former workplaces, and I wasn’t at any of them anywhere close to 14 year! I feel like he has to be feeling something…

Yeah, I remember you writing about Jim Mora Jr. They are pretty unorganized these days!

0-3 teams need to make something happen ie: Tennesee, who we debated about last week. You still like Collins? He didn’t exactly light up that Jets D! They should win against Jacksonville though. Come to think of it, I probably should have picked them to cover!

Favre’ll have his emotional ties . But what do you consider about the guy that if anything is commendable ? He’s the same guy who bitched and whined when the Packers picked up Rodgers in the draft and then said ‘he’s not got to teach the guy anything ‘ . Some friggin’ teammate he is ! And now the whole world essentially wants to kiss his a_s ? Especially those morons within Bristol , Ct (ESPN) and the Foxsports organization.

Over the last two year he’s acted like the quintessential diva ! Not knowing whether or not he wanted to play and at the same time he held the Packers hostage. Now if the Vikes fail where will the blame be apportioned ? Upon his shoulders or that of Brad Childress’ ?

By no means can I say I like Favre! I respect all that he’s done, but I don’t really feel that the media coverage on him is needed. He does seem to get a ton of coverage, because someone out there must care, and the fact that were talking about him just adds fuel to the fire…

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